Facilities Maintenance 3rd Shift-Lead

Boar's Head Brand; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Petersburg, VA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to direct crews and prioritize work with Facility and Operations Management. You will uphold GMPs, SOPs, and Food Safety rules while troubleshooting pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drives.

Proficiency with TIG/MIG welding, lathe/millwork, and plant utilities is required. You will train junior mechanics and assist with maintenance reporting and department paperwork as part of a collaborative team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus specialized training.
• Teamwork with supervision, QA, Safety and USDA personnel.
• 5+ years mechanical experience with demonstrated knowledge and ability.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and attend required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Directs crews and sets priorities via communication with Facility and Operations Management.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components with minimal supervision.
• Operate and adjust controls, plant utility systems, and overall equipment safely.
• Ensure GMPs and SOPs are followed and uphold Food Safety rules.
• Mentor junior mechanics, assist with maintenance reporting and department paperwork.
• Perform basic building maintenance and repairs as needed.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Relay systems

AC motor drives

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Steam control valves

Tig welding

Mig welding

Lathe work

Millwork

Troubleshooting

Plant utilities

Building maintenance

Mentoring junior mechanics

Education

High School diploma or GED + specialized training

Job description

Job Description

• Directs crews and establishes priorities through communication with Facility and Operations Management.
• Must have a good working knowledge of machine controls (PLC, relay, AC motor drives, hydraulic, pneumatic and steam control valves including pilot and solenoid types).
• Must possess fabrication skills including the use of basic shop equipment as well as tig and mig welding and basic lathe and millwork.
• Must have a good working knowledge of various equipment systems to troubleshoot and adjust all controls and mechanical components in the system and perform all critical PM tasks.
• Must have a working knowledge of plant utility systems (compressed air, steam, domestic water systems, etc.).
• Must be able to perform basic building maintenance and repairs (manual and power doors, dock equipment, wall and floor, etc.).
• Must be willing to give directions to more Jr. Class Mechanics on trouble-shooting and repair.
• Ensure GMP'S and SOP'S are followed. Must know, support, and teach Food Safety rules for the Maintenance department.
• OSHA and EPA guidelines and procedures must be followed where applicable.
• Must have actual proven experience of successfully repairing pneumatics, hydraulics, and most mechanics involved with common industrial equipment such as drives and gear boxes with little to no supervision.
• Responsible (with department supervisor) for ensuring that any procedures, and/or practices within the department, are being followed.
• Must have good working knowledge of all jobs in the department, as well as, being able to troubleshoot, repair, and operate all equipment safely.
• Be willing to train new employees assigned to the department.
• Assist with any maintenance reporting or department paperwork as necessary.
• Must be willing and able to perform other job functions as needed.

Pay

$16.00 - $36.00 / hour

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent plus specialized training.
• Must be able to work as a team within the department as well as work with all personnel in the facility.
• Must be able to communicate with Supervision, Quality Assurance, Safety, and USDA personnel.
• Must be capable and willing to learn new equipment and willing to attend schools necessary for the job.
• Must have more than 5 years of mechanical experience that shows a proven increase in mechanical knowledge and ability.

About Us

Since 1905, Boar's Head Brand has been the name you can trust for quality products and service. Our vision is to nourish the human spirit through the love of food.

Our secret ingredient has always been our people. Each person brings a unique perspective, background, and experience to the table and this is what drives our culture of positivity, acceptance, and support. We are a company that believes we win when we work together and connect over a passion for the highest standards in food.